What is the distance between Mainz and Cologne?

The distance between Mainz and Cologne is around 142 km (88 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mainz to Cologne?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mainz, in Mainz, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Bus Mainz to Cologne from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Mainz to Cologne on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Mainz	8h 5m	4:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Mainz	5h 50m	6:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Mainz	8h 5m	6:45am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Mainz	7h 30m	6:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Mainz	5h 50m	6:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Mainz to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

140 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $103	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $183	Average Duration1h 46m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $38	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,321 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11321 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $37

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Where are the popular stops in Mainz and Cologne?

Stops in Mainz

A - Mainz

B - Mainz- Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring 16- gegenüberliegende Straßenseite

C - Bahnhofstraße

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mainz to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Mainz and Cologne?
The distance between Mainz and Cologne is around 142 km (88 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mainz to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mainz, in Mainz, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$44

11-14

$51

Today

$42

11-16

$48

11-17

$40

11-18

$36

11-19

No data

11-20

$40

The cheapest trip from Mainz to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mainz to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $58 for a bus ticket from Mainz to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-18.